- Walter Isaacson
Voices of Innovation
Voices of Innovation with Walter Isaacson, author The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race and Leonard Lauder Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University. Prof. Isaacson—best-selling author of Einstein, Steve Jobs, Leonardo Da Vinci, and The Innovators—shares insights from his latest book on the Nobel Prize–winning scientist whose discovery of CRISPR, the tool that can edit DNA, opens a brave new world of medical miracles as well as moral questions. Interviewed by Susan Hockfield, President Emerita and Professor of Neuroscience at MIT, the first woman to lead MIT. Join these two thought leaders on innovation and science.
Voices of Innovation
The development of the COVID 19 vaccine in record-breaking time is one of the signature innovations of the 21st century, and a milestone in human history. Hear from the founder how it came about, what lies ahead, and what are the learnings? Born in Beirut, Dr. Afeyan is Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, a VC focused on biotechnology that has fostered development of over 100 scientific ventures resulting in $20 billion in total value and over 500 patents—and more than 50 drugs in clinical development. Interviewed by Walter Isaacson, best-selling author and thought leader on innovation and the history of biotech.
Voices of Innovation
A pioneer of the US LNG industry and a leading energy entrepreneur and visionary, Mr. Souki previously founded Cheniere Energy, Inc. In this Voices of Innovation, he will share what led him to pivot overnight from his plans of being an LNG importer to becoming a major US exporter. How does he see the future of energy transition and the role of natural gas? What are the innovation opportunities ahead and how can energy companies seize them? Interviewed by best-selling author Walter Isaacson.